Orpiment Skull [1k1593]Orpiment is an arsenic sulphide mineral found geographically in areas associated with hydrothermal and volcanic activities. Striking in appearance of all shades of yellow but also occurring in mottled colours of orange and green; the name Orpiment is derived from the latin word 'arum', meaning gold. In history Orpiment was ground down to produce a gold pigment for paints, inks and dyes. Orpiment regularly occurs with Realgar which is produced in

inks and dyes

it is not over

has irregular yellow markings

Regarded as an uplifting stone

This carving is of an Orca

and being so

but with a spiritual

A piece of earthly magnificence

Hamine Jasper can remind you not to take things so seriously and to remember joy even in the face of adversity

and more recently in India and China

especially in case of 'hyper' type personalities

In deep meditative practice Red Jasper can give you comfort with feelings of safety and refuge